Sprangers v. Philippi

The initial determination to be made in this case is whether there is an appealable judgment or order.

The notice of appeal states it is taken from a judgment. However, there is no judgment of record. The trial court’s memorandum decision is an order for judgment.

An order directing the entry of judgment is not an ap-pealable order under sec. 274.33, Stats.; Mitler v. Associated Contractors (1958), 3 Wis. 2d 331, 332, 88 N. W. 2d 672; Lentz v. Northwestern National Casualty Co. (1963), 19 Wis. 2d 569, 120 N. W. 2d 722. The reason such an order is not appealable under sec. 274.33 is that it does…